Comics

In the late 80's and early 90's, most gamers were familiar with Captain N the Game Master Saturday morning TV show. Though Mother Brain was the main antagonist, not a single episode featured our gal Samus. The Valiant-published Captain N Comics, however, made up for that. These comics were the first to depict a backstory for Samus, as well as long blonde hair and a greedy personality, but has since been retconned by Nintendo.

Another MDb exclusive! Not much is known about Famitsu Comix, but this rare tankobon volume was released in March of 1989. In it features a 6-page, one-off comic featuring Metroid, and seems to be part of an ongoing series called The Shape of Happiness. The Metroid part is The Shape of Happiness 9, 10 and 11.

This manga is notable in that it was drawn by Tamakichi Sakura, the artist who drew the Super Mario World comics which were featured in Nintendo Power in the 90s. We hope you enjoy our scanlation of this short, lighthearted comic!

Metroid Prime ComicsThe Metroid Prime comics were published in late 2002 in Nintendo Power issues 164-166. Created by Dreamwave, a subsidiary of Dark Horse Comics, this comic features a short, 24-page version of the Metroid Prime storyline. Artistic license has been taken with the story and it is somewhat inconsistent with the game, such as having Samus fight Thardus in the Chozo Ruins.

The Super Metroid comics, drawn and written by Benimaru Itoh, were released in Nintendo Power issues 57 to 61 in the summer of 1994. They contain a highly paraphrased version of the game's storyline, and the introduction of new characters such as Old Bird, Chairman Keaton and Armstrong Houston.

Included:

Chapter 1: Red Alarm!

Chapter 2: Zebes Rising

Chapter 3: Back to the Nest

Chapter 4: Samus' Story

Chapter 5: The Final Battle

English (Translated) Manga

Famiken Ryu (English)Metroid is a guy!! This little gem was originally serialized in Comic Bom Bom, then collected in five volumes. Famiken Ryu is a kenpo master who applies his martial arts skills to beat videogames. It's as campy as Captain N and the same concept of a kid who can enter videogame worlds. Only two chapters from Volume 3 deals directly with Metroid, so that's all we've translated.

Metroid E-Manga Conversion (English)This is the first two chapters of the Metroid Manga, in color form. The images from the E-Manga were reassembled panel by panel, determined by the pages of the real manga. Created exclusively for the MDb!

Metroid Prime: Episode of Aether is a rare manga available for the first time in English! The story retells Samus' adventures from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. It was published in Comic Bom Bom from July 2005 - January 2006. Its acquisition was made possible through site ads.

Never released on Western shores, the Metroid manga is the "official" story of Samus's tragic past. The 16 chapter story is split into two separate volumes, and is the longest and most detailed account of Samus's adventures published in comic form. The manga starts from Samus's humble beginnings as a innocent child, and ends with her raid of the planet Zebes from Zero Mission.

This is cleaned scan and English translation of the original Japanese version.

This is cleaned scan and English translation of the original Japanese version.

Included:

Chapter 8: Scar

Chapter 9: Counterattack

Chapter 10: Phoenix I

Chapter 11: Phoenix II

Chapter 12: Phoenix III

Chapter 13: Hunter

Chapter 14: Confidence

Chapter 15: Tooth and Nail

Chapter 16: The Successors

Pirates (English)"Pirates" is a Metroid Prime Hunters Doujinshi created by a Japanese artist who goes by the name of "marsspider." The art style, however, is extremely well-rendered and worth looking at. Unlike most doujin, this does not depict any gratuitous sexual acts, though a small amount of artistic nudity can be seen. Sylux and Weavel make appearances, making it a must-see for Hunters fans!

This is Metroid Database's exclusive English translation of the Pirates doujinshi!

Pirates (German)German version of the Metroid Prime Hunters: Pirates doujin by Mars Spider. Translation overseen by m4dguy of German Wikitroid.

This is the MDb's exclusive copy of Metroid: Samus and Joey! This 3-volume manga was published by Bom Bom Comics and released in 2003 in Japan. It is a non-canon story about Joey, who nominates himself as Samus' first disciple after being saved by her from a deadly Space Pirate attack on his village. Also contains the one-off Metroid Fusion: Special Edition - Rebirth of Samus.

Samus and Joey are at it again in the final installment of the manga series by Idzuki Kouji. This version has been translated into English.

Included:

Chapter 12: Suspicious Dark Shadows, Different Interiors

Chapter 13: Demon Planet - A Dash for Hope

Chapter 14: Arrival of the Ultimate Warrior!!

Chapter 15: A Hammberblow of Justice!

Chapter 16: The Chopper Approaches: A Trap Begins to Close

Chapter 17: Lost Powers and a Determined Voyage

Samus and Joey: Metroid Extreme (English)Metroid EX is finally here! This "Extreme" manga continues the adventures of the Samus and Joey saga and is essentially "Volume 4." This rare manga is only found through the pages of Comic Bom Bom and was never collected into a single volume like the other three, which makes it incredibly difficult to find. It ran from May 2004 through April 2005 and was drawn by the illustrious manga artist Idzuki Kouji.
After Greed, a creature of the same species as Ridley, stole Samus's suit upgrades using the Dominion device, Samus, Joey, and Diesel embark on a quest to retrieve them in the Extreme Galaxy and restore Samus back to full power. However, Greed has given Samus's upgrades to each of his most trusted henchmen known as the Deadly Six Stars. Find out the stunning conclusion to this EXTREMELY rare piece of Metroid history, exclusively on the Metroid Database!

At last, we finally have the first appearance of Samus and pals in comic book form, published by Wanpakku Comics in 1986. This huge, 195-page game guide is not only beneficial in playing through the original NES Metroid, it's an entertaining manga as well! This is an English translation of the original Japanese scan.

Included:

Part 1 - Introduction, Brinstar A

Part 2 - Brinstar B, Norfair A

Part 3 - Norfair B, Ridley

Part 4 - Kraid, Tourian, Mother Brain

Japanese (Original) Manga

Famiken Ryu (Japanese)Metroid is a guy!! This little gem was originally serialized in Comic Bom Bom, then collected in five volumes. Famiken Ryu is a kenpo master who applies his martial arts skills to beat videogames. It's as campy as Captain N and the same concept of a kid who can enter videogame worlds. Only part of Volume 3 deals directly with Metroid, so that's all we've translated.

Metroid E-Manga Conversion, (Japanese)This is the first two chapters of the Metroid Manga, in color form. The color images from the E-Manga were reassembled panel by panel, determined by the pages of the real manga. Created exclusively for the MDb!

Metroid Prime 2: Episode of Aether is a short, officially licensed manga published in a Japanese comic magazine, Comic Bom Bom. It is a summarizing story of what happens at the beginning of Metroid Prime 2.

Never released on Western shores, the Metroid manga is the "official" story of Samus's tragic past. The 16 chapter story is split into two separate volumes, and is the longest and most detailed account of Samus's adventures published in comic form. The manga starts from Samus's humble beginnings as a innocent child, and ends with her raid of the planet Zebes from Zero Mission.

Pirates (Japanese)"Pirates" is a Metroid Prime Hunters Doujinshi created by a Japanese artist who goes by the name of "marsspider." The art style, however, is extremely well-rendered and worth looking at. Unlike most doujin, this does not depict any gratuitous sexual acts, though a small amount of artistic nudity can be seen. Sylux and Weavel make appearances, making it a must-see for Hunters fans!

This is the MDb's exclusive copy of Metroid: Samus and Joey! This 3-volume manga was published by Bom Bom Comics and released in 2003 in Japan. It is a non-canon story about Joey, who nominates himself as Samus' first disciple after being saved by her from a deadly Space Pirate attack on his village.

Samus and Joey: Metroid Extreme (Japanese)Metroid EX is finally here! This "Extreme" manga continues the adventures of the Samus and Joey saga and is essentially "Volume 4." This rare manga is only found through the pages of Comic Bom Bom and was never collected into a single volume like the other three, which makes it incredibly difficult to find. It ran from May 2004 through April 2005 and was drawn by the illustrious manga artist Idzuki Kouji.
After Greed, a creature of the same species as Ridley, stole Samus's suit upgrades using the Dominion device, Samus, Joey, and Diesel embark on a quest to retrieve them in the Extreme Galaxy and restore Samus back to full power. However, Greed has given Samus's upgrades to each of his most trusted henchmen known as the Deadly Six Stars. Find out the stunning conclusion to this EXTREMELY rare piece of Metroid history, exclusively on the Metroid Database!
This is the original Japanese version.

At last, we finally have the first appearance of Samus and pals in comic book form, published by Wanpakku Comics in 1986. This huge, 195-page game guide is not only beneficial in playing through the original NES Metroid, it's an entertaining manga as well! This is the original, raw Japanese scan.